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    Home » Recipes by Category » Breakfast

    Published: Jul 25, 2019 · Modified: May 7, 2021 by Nart · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Almond Milk Overnight Oats

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    Made with rolled oats, chia seeds, almond milk and topped with almond butter, brown rice flakes, fig and cherries, these almond milk overnight oats are healthy, delicious and nutritious. It is easily one of the best make-ahead and grab-and-grow breakfast options out there!

    almond milk overnight oats with fig, brown rice flakes, cherries and almond butter in a coconut bowl

    Almond Milk Overnight Oats

    Whenever you know you have a long day ahead of you, start your day right with these almond milk overnight oats (or overnight oats with cacao nibs, chia pudding with berries and yogurt, and cottage cheese egg muffins for that matter).

    I know overnight oats became a thing ages ago, but there's a reason why they stay! This overnight oats recipe of mine uses almond milk, which tastes good and is low in calories. However, together with the other ingredients, namely chia seeds, honey, almond butter, fig and cherries, these overnight oats are super healthy, filling and very easy to make. You can meal prep the base on the weekend and enjoy them with different toppings over the week. Who wouldn't want a fiber and nutrient-packed breakfast with no rush in the morning, right?

    Almond Milk And Chia Seeds

    If you're a fan of overnight oats, you may have noticed that many recipes include chia seeds. Not only do they add nutrients to this very healthy breakfast but they also affect the consistency of your overnight oats. Chia seeds gel when soaked in liquid and therefore make the rolled oats and other ingredients combine and stick together better, in my opinion.

    When it comes to liquids for soaking oats and chia seeds, almond milk appears to be one of the most popular ones. I especially love the fact that it's "milkier" than water and offers its own unique flavor while being low in calories at the same time. I normally use the original version of almond milk with no sugar or flavor added and sweeten the whole thing with a bit of honey or sometimes none at all. But if you prefer flavored almond milk, then by all means use that. 

    a ripe fig on a fig tree

    Oatmeal With Almond Butter

    Okay, I don't even want to even start on this because I could go on forever. But hey, PERFECTION is the only word that can describe oatmeal with almond butter (if you like almonds, of course). I prefer to use the crunchy type of almond butter because of its fun texture. If you love the smooth version, that's okay. Just go ahead and use whichever one you prefer. 

    The most important thing about this breakfast bowl is that it's going to send you to heaven. The flavor, the crunch, the creaminess - YUM!

    And you see, delicious and fun doesn't have to mean unhealthy or come with guilt. 

    Toppings

    Apart from almond butter, I use a few slices of fig and cherries in this recipe. Fig and cherries are just two of my favorite fruits. I'm a huge fan of fruits and I grow figs at home. Using figs is quite convenient when my trees are fruiting. If you happen to have other types of fruit, feel free to switch to those. I just think figs and cherries go well with the other ingredients in this recipe.

    Other than that, I use brown rice flakes which I usually get from a nearby supermarket. These are fun to eat and provide additional fiber. I've looked online and haven't found any store that's easy to buy from regardless of where you are in the world. So, you might want to look for these in health food stores. But if you can't find them, don't worry about them. One of the things I love most about overnight oats is that you can be flexible with the toppings so you can adjust the toppings to fit your convenience, preference or even budget.

    green unripe figs on a fig tree

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup of rolled oats
    • 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
    • 1 cup of almond milk
    • 1 tablespoon of honey
    • 1 ½ tablespoons of almond butter
    • 1 ½ tablespoons of brown rice flakes,
    • 3 pieces of fig
    • 3 cherries

    Instructions

    1. Combine rolled oats, chia seeds, almond milk and honey in a jar with a lid or an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
    2. Top with almond butter, brown rice flakes, a few pieces of fig and cherries the next morning or when ready to eat and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. If you find the consistency of the oats in the recipe below too thick or runny, you can adjust it by using less or more milk. More chia seeds also mean a thicker consistency as well.
    2. The overnight oat base will keep in the fridge for about five days, which means you can prep five jars of it in advance on Sunday and have your breakfast sorted for all the weekdays!
    3. Don't worry about feeling bored eating the same food every day because you can switch up the toppings. You can use ANYTHING you have or anything you want.
    4. While I prefer to add my toppings when I'm ready to eat the overnight oats, some of them can be added the night before, but this really depends on what you use. If you're using fresh fruit, I recommend adding it when you're ready to eat.

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    almond milk overnight oats with fig, brown rice flakes, cherries and almond butter in a coconut bowl

    Overnight Oats with Almond Butter, Brown Rice Flakes, Cherries & Fig Recipe

    Healthy and creamy overnight oats made with rolled oats, chia seeds, honey and almond milk and topped with almond butter, brown rice flakes, cherries and fig. The best make-ahead breakfast ever!
    5 from 16 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Breakfast
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 serving
    Author: Nart

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup rolled oats
    • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
    • 1 cup almond milk
    • 1 tablespoon honey
    • 1 ½ tablespoon s almond butter brown rice flakes
    • 1 ½ tablespoon s brown rice flakes
    • 3 pieces fig
    • 3 cherries

    Instructions

    • Combine rolled oats, chia seeds, almond milk and honey in a jar with a lid or an airtight container and refrigerate overnight.
    • Top with almond butter, brown rice flakes, a few pieces of fig and cherries the next morning or when ready to eat and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. If you find the consistency of the oats in the recipe below too thick or runny, you can adjust it by using less or more milk. More chia seeds also mean a thicker consistency as well.
    2. The overnight oat base will keep in the fridge for about five days, which means you can prep five jars of it in advance on Sunday and have your breakfast sorted for all the weekdays!
    3. Don't worry about feeling bored eating the same food every day because you can switch up the toppings. You can use ANYTHING you have or anything you want.
    4. While I prefer to add my toppings when I'm ready to eat the overnight oats, some of them can be added the night before, but this really depends on what you use. If you're using fresh fruit, I recommend adding it when you're ready to eat.
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    1. Relle says

      July 10, 2020 at 5:25 am

      Love a good overnight oats recipe. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Nart says

        July 19, 2020 at 11:18 am

        You're welcome 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jacqueline Debono says

      July 09, 2020 at 9:00 pm

      5 stars
      We don't have our own fig tree but there are some in the fields near our house and I pick those (with permission from the owner!) However, they're not ripe yet! This overnight oats looks like a seriously tasty and healthy way to start the day! Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        July 19, 2020 at 11:18 am

        Thank you so much Jacqui!

        Reply
    3. Ai says

      July 09, 2020 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      What a beautiful bowl of oats!! Overnight oats is one of my favorite breakfasts for the summer months! And how lovely that you have a fig tree that's fruiting! Figs are one of my favorites too 🙂

      Reply
      • Nart says

        July 19, 2020 at 11:18 am

        Thanks Ai!

        Reply
    4. LaRena Fry says

      July 09, 2020 at 1:53 am

      5 stars
      Looks so healthy and delicious! YUM!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        July 19, 2020 at 11:12 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    5. Sivaranjani says

      July 08, 2020 at 9:47 pm

      No doubt its a good start for the day. Fig and honey combo always works wonder.

      Reply
      • Nart says

        July 19, 2020 at 11:06 am

        Exactly 🙂

        Reply
    6. Beth says

      July 08, 2020 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      I just saw the first figs of the season in the market today, but I only bought cherries. Now I can see what I'm going back to shop for, and I can't wait for the flavors of the oats and almond butter too. Yum!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        July 08, 2020 at 12:23 pm

        Thank you! And yup, get your figs, lady!

        Reply
    7. Patrice says

      July 08, 2020 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      I'm a big fan of overnight oats and love the ideas of adding cherries and figs!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        July 08, 2020 at 11:47 am

        They're so good!

        Reply
    8. Gabby says

      April 27, 2020 at 1:53 pm

      5 stars
      I love a one pot simple recipe like this. And overnight oats are a definite favourite for me for breakfast. I look forward to trying it!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        April 27, 2020 at 9:13 pm

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    9. Dannii says

      April 27, 2020 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      We love overnight oats for a quick and easy breakfast. Love the topping ideas here.

      Reply
      • Nart says

        April 27, 2020 at 9:13 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
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